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Ryu, drop down a bit lower.

If I'm guessing right, we should find her soon.

I was right.

Miss Alicia?

Miss Alicia!

Miss Alicia, it's me.

M-Miss Yumiella, it's you...

What am I doing... way out here?

You don't remember?

Villainess Level 99

I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord

I see...

You came all this way looking for me because you were worried about me?

Since I told you about the dungeon in Varias yesterday,

I thought maybe you...

You didn't seem thrilled with the idea at the time, but...

Yes...

But what you said was exactly right.

I can't keep holding Ed and the others back forever.

I didn't know what to do.

And you were so stressed over it,

your feet carried you this far before you even realized you were moving?

Actually, this has happened to me a few times before.

It has?

I'm just... doing things I never imagined doing

without even realizing it.

The first time was

right after I received the Royal Academy's recommendation to enroll.

They'd heard a rumor that I could use light magic,

so the school sent someone to recruit me in person...

But I said I couldn't and turned them down.

But then, as I listened to him talk,

I was overcome by the feeling that I needed to enter the academy...

and the next thing I knew, I was signing the paperwork.

It also happened at last year's martial arts competition,

after you gave me advice.

I had only a vague image of the spell in my head,

but when it was my turn, the spell's name suddenly came to me...

Sun Rain!

It was like my body acted of its own free will.

Even I didn't understand it.

And then, before the party at the end of the school year,

I invited Ed outside without realizing it.

I remember that.

The other two boys were making a fuss because you two were gone.

I actually asked a prince to leave a party with me!

How was I even able to do something so bold?

I do remember doing these things,

but it's like... it wasn't me doing them.

It's as if something was spurring me on...

Have you told anyone about this?

I haven't told Ed or the other boys.

It would only make them worry.

I considered talking to a teacher about it,

but it seemed to have stopped happening recently...

I see. I've pretty much got the idea now.

Looks like my hypothesis was on the mark.

Alicia

We'll all fight together and defeat the Demon Lord!

This world is basically Light and Hero.

In other words,

it's nearly identical to the world of the otome game Light Magic and the Hero.

And Alicia is the heroine of that game.

Alicia

So this is the Royal Academy...

Her enrollment in the Royal Academy...

Alicia

Sun Rain!

Her performance in the martial arts competition...

Edwin

Alicia, let's go someplace where we can be alone.

Her leaving the party with one of the conquerable characters...

They're all events that are necessary to advancing the story.

At those times, Alicia almost automatically acts in accordance

with the Light and Hero storyline.

Essentially, she's doing what the game's plot compels her to do.

Leveling up is another thing that's essential for beating the Demon Lord.

Clearly, the plot kicked in again this time

and compelled Alicia to move.

I guess it's pretty tough to be the heroine, too.

But there's no need for me to tell her that.

She wouldn't get it, and it would only confuse her.

You must be someone with a strong sense of responsibility, Miss Alicia.

Huh?

Between that and how conscientious you are,

you get so stressed that your body acts on its own.

I think it was just raw talent that allowed you

to use that spell you'd never used before.

Really?

Besides, they say young people like you

are unbalanced in both mind and body.

I'm sure your unconscious actions will stop in time.

Aren't you still young yourself, Miss Yumiella?

Oh, right!

Still, I feel a bit better now.

Thank you!

That heroine smile!

Now, I need to hurry back!

Ed and the others are worried about me!

Actually, before that...

Since we're here, let's do just a bit of leveling in the dungeon.

What? Right now?

Of course.

I have my Amulet of Protection.

Once you try it, you'll see how much fun it is.

Y-You think so?

You'll be fine. I'll be right there with you.

R-Right...

This dungeon is dangerous, even for Royal Academy students.

You need permission to enter.

It's all right.

Come on, Ryu. Help us ask them.

What happened? Did some urgent business come up?

I don't think that's it...

The Hidden Boss Enters a Dungeon

If there are monsters all around you,

you can hit a target dead-on even without aiming.

Easy, right?

Easy?!

You call this easy?!

The more monsters you kill, the more your level will go up.

Monsters of the dark attribute are weak to light magic,

so you can just have fun mowing them down.

This is not fun! This is not fun!

Help me! Grandma!

I conquered this dungeon multiple times in the game, so I know I won't get lost.

But Alicia is new to dungeons.

I should do her the service of guiding her through it.

Miss Alicia, we'll go this way next.

O-Okay...

Um, the monsters seem to be getting bigger and bigger...

The deeper we go, the stronger the monsters will be.

That's the real thrill of dungeons.

I don't need that kind of thrill!

This dungeon goes down fifty floors,

and it gives you reward items at random.

Let's look forward to that.

What?

Fifty floors?!

From here, monsters of attributes other than dark will show up.

Be sure to identify each opponent's weaknesses and skills.

Why aren't you helping me, Miss Yumiella?!

Because I'd get in the way of your leveling...

Don't worry.

If I think you're in danger, I'll...

back you up.

I'm still going to worry!

Huh? Wh-What just...

You leveled up and gained the ability to use a new spell.

Let's keep it up.

You're doing great!

This is a pleasure I can't experience anymore

now that my level's maxed out.

I envy her.

Oh, yeah. I forgot there was a pitfall here.

Ow...

Miss Alicia, are you all right?

Yes...

I killed the monster, but I—

I'll use a healing spell on you.

Huh? That's okay... I can use my own...

No need to be shy.

It's my apology for forgetting about that pitfall.

We've made it to the fiftieth floor, and the final enemy.

I am impressed.

I never expected a human to reach the deepest depths of my dungeon.

Start by just doing the best you can.

I don't want to die... I don't want to die...

Foolish adventurers! Come at me!

Go on.

I'm sorry. I forgot my own strength.

Miss Alicia!

Grandma!

I don't want to die!

Sun Rain!

What? It didn't do anything?

I don't think that spell has any offensive power.

Is that all the strength you've got?

Maybe it's too soon for her to handle a boss on her own.

Yumiella Punch!

Miss Alicia!

It's all right. I finished off the boss.

It looks like the Amulet of Protection saved you.

It only works once, though, so you won't be able to use it again.

Now, let's open the treasure chest.

We can look forward to seeing what's in it.

Luck is definitely on your side, Miss Alicia.

Its a set of Amulets of Protection.

I don't need them, so you can have them.

Thank you.

Wh-What is this?

The light of transportation.

This dungeon automatically

transports you back to the surface once you've conquered it.

Thanks, Miss Yumiella. I don't know how to express my gratitude.

Okay, you've had a potion.

Put on another Amulet of Protection, and we'll go in again.

Huh?

You haven't beaten the boss, so you can't say you've conquered it.

Besides...

You might as well raise your level as high as you can.

I am impressed.

I never expected a human to reach the deepest depths of my dungeon.

Alicia made several more attempts to conquer the dungeon after that.

Her level rose in the most fascinating way,

and she acquired new spells one after another.

Just watching someone else get so much stronger is exciting...

but there's something abnormal about how quickly she's leveling up.

Is this the game plot's driving force in action again?

Yumiella Kick!

But she still couldn't manage to finish off the boss.

I don't want to die.

The treasure chest she earned after several attempts

contained a bastard sword of the dark attribute.

Since Alicia's attribute is light, she'd have trouble using it,

so we agreed that I'd keep it.

We received a wind spear at one point, as well.

I'll give this to Patrick as a souvenir.

I am impressed.

I never expected a human to reach the deepest depths of my dungeon.

I don't want to die!

And then, finally,

Alicia defeated the boss on her own.

That time, the chest contained a light sword.

This will be a powerful weapon in her battle against the Demon Lord.

Ow!

It looks like it reacts to dark magic.

Even the sword thinks I'm the Demon Lord. Now I'm just sad.

We've achieved our goal.

I think that's enough for today.

Well, Miss Alicia? Do you see how fun leveling up is now?

Grandpa? But you died five years ago...

What? I'm not ready for this place yet?

We still have time before curfew.

Miss Alicia, why don't we go to where the Demon Lord is and check things out?

We can still get back to the academy before curfew if we fly on Ryu.

D-Don't be crazy! This isn't a sightseeing trip!

Wait... how do you know where the Demon Lord is?

It's actually because I played the game so many times...

It's my level 99 instincts. Somehow, I just know which way to go.

So we can at least confirm his location.

Do you dislike animals, Miss Alicia?

Come to think of it, you got along nicely with that cat a while ago.

Do you dislike high places, then?

Then what are you so afraid of?

Wh-Where did this come from?!

A bomb cyclone, maybe?

Ryu.

First a storm, then fog?

What's going on?

Maybe the Demon Lord is trying to stop us.

I don't sense him, though.

This appears to be natural.

Hm? We passed by here earlier...

Ryu, be careful not to go the wrong way. Go where I tell you to.

We're just flying around in circles.

This isn't right.

It might be the driving force of the game's plot again.

Maybe we can't get close to the Demon Lord until it's the right time.

Ryu, let's turn back.

Miss Alicia, we're heading back to the academy.

Really?!

Ryu.

It'll be a pain to keep having to catch her if we fly back.

Help me!

Look!

What's that?

We've returned.

Miss Alicia is safe.

Alicia!

Ed! Will! Oz!

I was so scared!

You're all right. Thank goodness.

Where were you? We've been worried sick!

Come, now. Don't cry.

Nice job, Yumiella. Where in the world did you find her?

It's a long story.

Here. For you.

For me?

Miss Alicia, all of these magic stones are yours.

I'll take them for her.

Th-These are heavy!

Miss Yumiella, thank you for finding her.

You have my deepest gratitude.

Your 99 levels saved the day. Thank you.

Thank you, Miss Yumiella!

I didn't do anything deserving of thanks.

More importantly, Ryu is hungry. Do you have anything he can—

Alicia!

I guess he's grown fond of you in the time we spent together.

Th-That's incredible, Alicia.

She's stronger than us now.

I'd say she's as powerful as a palace mage.

I worked hard!

N-No! We don't have time for this!

We have to get stronger, too.

Or Alicia's gonna leave us behind!

Looks like Miss Alicia gained quite a few levels.

I'm pretty sure she's well past level 50 now.

But she's still not strong enough to defeat the Demon Lord.

And the higher her level is, the harder it'll be to reach the next one.

Keep at it, Ed!

So I think I'll take her to a harder dungeon next time.

I think you'll make Alicia cry again if you say that to her.

It'll be fine. I think she understands how fun leveling up is now.

I have to work harder, too.